Photo: Boulevard Park; Bellingham, WA; July 4th, 2017
1 week ago was my first full day back in the states. I ended up getting home right on time after about 24 hours of travel with just a healthy amount of travel stress. Hitting the ground running back at home has felt really good. Coming back from this trip I feel stronger and more confident. I believe I know who I am and what I’m capable of a little better.
My main take away from this experience was that I may never be the person I thought this experience would make me, but by letting go of that I became a better person than what I thought I would become. I also took away this belief that the world is my home and it has helped see the world in a more inclusive light.
Even though when I was waiting in that airport the only place I wanted to be was home, the only place I want to be now is waiting at the airport to my next adventure. I miss Denmark tremendously and at this very moment am crying on the inside that I can’t go around the corner to St Peter’s Bakery and get the best pastries I’ve ever had (I’d argue best in the world, but ya know I haven’t been everywhere yet). Three weeks was not enough, but then again how much time could possibly be enough? Coming home will always be a bittersweet experience.
This experience has meant the world to me. I would give anything for it to be June 11th and I could relive it once again. If anyone is on the fence about studying abroad, just go. Fight tooth and nail for it. Don’t take no for an answer. Your love for the world will grow to heights you never thought possible.
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